Customer Reviews Earth Avani Barcelona

I love the warm taupe color of these shoes and their soft brushed appearance. I loved that they are a penny loafer. I really wanted them to fit me and be comfortable. But they didn't fit or feel comfortable on my feet because they were too narrow and tight across the bridge and the ball of the foot, and yet they slipped on the heel, which was odd because they have anti-slip pads on each side of the heel to prevent slippage. Going up a size wouldn't solve the problems, I'm afraid. I sent them back. Like all shoe designs, there are feet out there this shoe is seemingly designed for; my feet just don't happen to be those feet.

SIZE/FIT For closed toe shoes I typically order a women's 9 Based off of other reviews I ordered this shoe in a half size larger: 9.5 Everyone who said this shoe runs small was correct. The 9.5 fit like a smaller-side 9. Everyone was right on a second point. Even though the shoe is small and otherwise snug, you can't take a step without your heel fully slipping out of the shoe. This is mostly due to the upper material, which is not leather interior but a slippery fabric. COMFORT The shoe width was perfect for my standard-width feet. The length was ok with the half size up, the toe box was shallow which made the toe box feel snug, and the heel was wide and low, which doesn't help with a major heel-slipping problem. STYLE/MATERIAL The shoe is cute, but not as high end looking as the photos make it out to be. The "wood" is a hokey looking badly painted plastic. It looks like a cheap shoe, so you're getting what you're paying for there. The leather upper is ok quality. The worst part is the interior. Instead of leather, it's a microfiber like fabric. I hate this material. My feet can't grip it, and you can't wear this without socks or it'll get gross. A full leather upper is vastly superior for grip, breathability, and hygiene.

These have really great arch support. As a teacher with plantar fasciitis, I need good support. Wore these write out of the box for full days. There's a slight problem in that my heels slip out as I walk. The shoes are not too big for me, I think perhaps the heel "box" is a bit shallow for me. But I love the shoes regardless.

I wear a 9M normally. These loafers, while very nice looking with excellent arch support, simply pinched my toes and the heels were too loose. Sizing up or down wouldn't have worked at all, so I returned them. I wore them with relatively thin socks, but don't think going sockless would've helped matters at all, esp. with the heels which, although slipping did also rub the sides of my heels.

Cute loafers, but the fit was too tight in the toe area, and even with thin socks they felt too tight all over - ended up returning due to sore big toes and rubbing on side of my heels after trying out in home. Good arch support. Sizing up the heels would've slipped.

This was a TERRIBLE fit. So incredibly disappointed because I bought both the chocolate pair and ones that in the photo appeared silvery but were...a horrible beige. The arch was HORRIBLE. Felt exactly like there was a small sock under your foot ...seriously, they were terrible. The heel was quite narrow so when you walked when trying on kept popping your heel out of the shoe. I didn’t notice review until AFTER I’d purchased. Lesson learned. Look at reviews first.

My arches have been killing me for 5 months. On the first day in these shoes I noticed I didn’t have to think about my feet all day.... I was pain free. I LOVE THESE LOAFERS!

These shoes felt great right out of the box! Really well made, with excellent arch/foot support. The heel area was a bit different as it’s designed more ergonomically than most other shoes I’ve worn, other than running shoes. Wasn’t uncomfortable, just different; it really helped my foot feel secure in the shoe with zero heel slippage.

I really want to keep these shoes as they are so pretty but they keep slipping off my heels. ? the arch support is great but they won’t stay on my feet when I walk so they are going back.

These shoes run small therefore you need to order a size up.

Awesome !

Comfortable from first minute!

These shoes are great but the right shoe toe bed is a bit tight. I am returning them in exchange for the same size and color to see if there will be a difference. They look so cute with crop pants and skinny jeans. They would really compliment a skirt with tights outfit. Super versatile and comfortable.

Loved the Earth Shoes. returning because they were not quit the type o shoe I was needing

The fit, size, and comfortability is excellent. When I purchase shoes, I look for fashion, but most importantly, I want shoes that are comfortable and provide great support. If overall comfort and support aren't present, fashionable shoes don't mean anything because they'll sit in our closets!

Love these shoes! I purchased my first pair two months ago and was so impressed with the comfort that I purchased a second pair to trade off with. I’ve worn these almost every day and they just feel better and better as they conform to my foot. As I mentioned in my first review, the heel “grips” more like an athletic shoe which felt different, but gradually really contoured to my foot. No break-in required for me, I wore them for hours of city walking the first week I got them and no foot pain or fatigue. I suffer from plantar fasciitis and these shoes provide much needed support. I would highly recommend these loafers.

Really liked, but the heel is very wide and slipped.

Felt awesome and the look super super cute!

Fit great super stylish!

These are very cute shoes with a great insole but unfortunately, the raised arch did not hit mine in the same place and so sadly, I need to return these.

This shoes were EXACTLY what I was looking for and I loved them in the box. They had a slight aged look to the leather which resembled the look sometimes Frye has. I could tell they could be quite comfortable but unfortunately, the nicely padded arch didn’t hit my arch in the same spot and was only a huge annoyance. They got sent back.

I should have listened to other reviewers. These shoes look great and would be so cute with jeans, skinny pants, skirts, BUT the heel is huge! I have a very average size 9.5M foot. I tried this shoe in a couple sizes and the heel flopped in both pair. They even have a cushion built in at the inside top of the heel which you would think would help keep them on but no. I have a LOT of Earth shoes - they messed up with this one! Unless you have a fat heel and normal rest of your foot, stay away. Thank you Zappos for being so patient with my shoe buying!

These shoes were somehow both too small and too large at the same time. My toes felt like they were bumping up against the end of the shoe and yet my heel was slipping out of it. Also, the wood grain looked more realistic on the website but in person it looks super fake and cheap.